Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has lauded the party’s decision to name their headquarters in Adabraka after the late former President Jerry John Rawlings as reported by Ghana Web.

Speaking about the move, Anyidoho, who was an aide to the late President John Atta Mills, called it an “excellent” decision, underscoring its importance in recognizing past leaders.

He emphasized that this gesture was long overdue and added, “it is very important that we honor our past leaders appropriately.”

The announcement was made by NDC Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, during the party’s 46th commemoration of the June 4th Uprising.

Anyidoho expressed his satisfaction with the decision, stating that it showed the party was taking “forward-looking steps” to unite the members.

“The move is a healthy one,” he said, revealing that this decision would pave the way for future leaders to be recognized in similar fashion.

Regarding the building’s namesake, Anyidoho addressed concerns over the absence of a tribute to President Atta Mills, who spearheaded the construction of the headquarters.

He clarified that Mills, who always acknowledged Rawlings’ pivotal role in his political career, would have supported the decision.

“President Mills would have had no hesitation in naming the building after Rawlings,” Anyidoho stated.